Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2282678 · MC-779993 ·
Brian Kusto
DBA PHOENIX TRANSPORT
2 power unitsWATFORD CITY, ND80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-779993 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BRIAN KUSTO (USDOT 2282678) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Feb 28, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 23, 2023. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BRIAN KUSTO's USDOT number?
BRIAN KUSTO's USDOT number is 2282678, and its motor carrier number is MC-779993.
Is BRIAN KUSTO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. BRIAN KUSTO is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is BRIAN KUSTO's fleet?
BRIAN KUSTO operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BRIAN KUSTO based?
BRIAN KUSTO is based in WATFORD CITY, ND.
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